Description

Ibotenic Acid Monohydrate is a naturally occurring neuroactive amino acid and a potent agonist of glutamate receptors. This compound is of significant interest in neuroscience research for its ability to selectively stimulate neuronal activity, making it a valuable tool for studying excitatory neurotransmission and neurotoxicity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies in the development of neurological models and the investigation of neurodegenerative diseases.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: A key pharmacological tool for studying glutamatergic systems, excitotoxicity, and neuronal cell death mechanisms.
• Neuropharmacology: Used in the development and validation of assays for screening potential neuroprotective agents and glutamate receptor modulators.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a reference standard and active agent in receptor binding studies and signal transduction pathway analysis.
• Toxicology Research: Employed to create experimental models of brain lesions and to study the effects of excitatory amino acids on the central nervous system.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: May be used in the synthesis of more complex molecules for drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ibotenic Acid Monohydrate
CAS No.	60573-88-8
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O4 • H2O
Molecular Weight	176.12 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ibotenic acid hydrate; (S)-2-Amino-2-(3-hydroxyisoxazol-5-yl)acetic acid monohydrate; α-Amino-3-hydroxy-5-isoxazoleacetic acid monohydrate; Ibotenate; Ibotenic Acid; Olamuracetam impurity C (monohydrate)
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Quality Control

Our Ibotenic Acid Monohydrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including identity confirmation, purity assessment, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Rotation	Specific range provided on COA

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.